Fixed Income Trader

Full Time
Location: Calgary, AB or Toronto, ON

The Opportunity
Mawer Investment Management is hiring for the position of trader/analyst within its expanding fixed income group. We look for self-motivated individuals willing and able to enhance our processes, strengthen our culture, and help build Mawer into one of the best global investment management firms.

• Role Responsibilities
  • Work with our head trader to oversee the day-to-day trading of the firm’s fixed income assets:
  • Primary execution for the Canadian Money Market, FX spot/forwards, Futures
  • Secondary execution of Canadian and global bonds
  • Over time become primary execution for rates strategies/shifts (Federal, Provincial, Derivatives)
• Daily portfolio monitoring and adjustment
• Liaise with our investment operations team to ensure timely settlement of fixed income related products
• Work with the Rates/Macro team to develop interest rate trading strategies (using both macro and market data)
• Work with Rates/Macro team to develop portfolio construction tools/security level screens (Provincial and Federal securities)
• Participate in the economic outlook by bringing a market perspective to the discussions

Our Benefits and Perks Include:
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Unlimited vacation days
• Retirement planning assistance, including RSP contributions
• Annual learning stipend
• Parental leave top-up
• Significant community investment contribution via our Employee Matching Program

Why Mawer?
• Directly contribute to the firm’s growth as a global, independent investment manager.
• Learn and work within a high-performing team that has consistently delivered exceptional long-term investment results and high levels of client satisfaction.
• Be a part of a meritocracy in which the quality of ideas supersedes hierarchy; where every role is valued, and every voice heard. At Mawer, talented team members can progress quickly, regardless of tenure or experience.
• Our unique culture, which is integral to who we are and (we think) a competitive advantage. Our culture is shaped by our core values (integrity, putting clients’ interests first, excellence, teamwork, and long-term thinking) and key behaviours (curiosity, candour, accountability, and appreciation), which are much more than words on a page. They guide the way we operate, make decisions, and communicate every day.
• We offer a flexible work environment with a blended workplace approach tailored to the unique needs of each department and team. This allows employees to seamlessly combine in-person and remote work experiences, fostering collaboration, promoting work-life integration, and empowering our team members to thrive in a dynamic, interconnected professional setting.

At Mawer, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. We strive to attract, hire, develop, and retain the best people from a wide variety of backgrounds/experiences and create an environment where unique ideas and perspectives are heard and valued. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture fuels innovation and enables more effective decision-making across the firm, helping to improve investment performance, strengthen client partnerships, and create more value for all stakeholders: clients, employees, owners, and society.

We administer all practices and programs without discrimination and strive to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request accommodation or special assistance during the application process. If you need accommodation or assistance, please contact us at hraccommodation@mawer.com.

We believe experience comes in many forms and we’re committed to adding new perspectives to our team. If your experience is close to what we’ve outlined, we encourage you to apply.